Punta Gorda Theft Attorneys

Charged with a theft offense? Our firm can fight for you!

Theft is a very invasive, personal offense that results in harsh penalties
under Florida state law. Whether an offender steals an item directly of
an individual's person or they break into a house or structure to take
items or money, the crime could be penalized with a jail or prison sentence
and heavy fines.

Some of the more common theft crimes are as follows:

Theft (§ 812.014)Theft is knowingly obtaining or using another person's property, whether
temporarily or permanently. Theft of property valuing $100,000 or more,
or grand theft, is a first degree felony. Property valuing at least $20,000
but less than $100,000 is a second degree felony. Property valuing at
least $300 but less than $20,000, or theft of a firearm or motor vehicle,
is a third degree felony.

Burglary (§ 810.02)Burglary is entering a dwelling, structure or conveyance with the intent of committing
a crime inside. Use of a firearm or deadly weapon, or assault and battery,
during the crime is a first degree felony that will result in a prison
sentence not to exceed a life term, as well as a fine of up to $10,000.

Entering a dwelling without being armed, or entering a structure or conveyance
where people are present, is a second degree felony punishable by up to
15 years in prison and a fine as high as $10,000. If the offender enters
a structure or conveyance that is not a dwelling, and no one is present
inside, it is a third degree felony punishable by up to five years in
prison and a maximum fine of $5,000.

Robbery (§ 812.3)Robbery is taking money or property from the person of another with the intent
of depriving them of that money or property, either temporarily or permanently,
by using force, violence, assault, or the instillation of fear. If it
involves a firearm or deadly weapon, it is a first degree felony punishable
by as much as life in prison and up to a $10,000 fine. If a plain weapon
was used, it is a first degree felony punishable by up to 30 years in
prison and the same fine. If no firearm, deadly or other weapon was used,
it is a second degree felony punishable by up to 15 years in prison and
a fine as high as $10,000.

Home-Invasion Robbery (§ 812.135)Home-invasion robbery is entering a dwelling with the intent of committing robbery inside, as
well as committing robbery of the occupants. With a firearm or deadly
weapon, it is a first degree felony punishable by as much as life in prison
and a fine of up to $10,000. With a simple weapon, or no weapon at all,
it is a first degree felony punishable by a maximum of 30 years in prison
and the same fine.

Get Help from a Defense Lawyer in Punta Gorda, FL

Contact the offices of Leskovich Law Group, P.A. immediately if you are
facing any of the above charges. We have practiced
criminal defense for decades, giving us extensive knowledge and understanding of effective
defense strategies and procedures in Punta Gorda and across the state
of Florida.

Call our offices to schedule your initial consultation or complete our free online case
evaluation form to get started. Our legal team could help you obtain a
dismissal or reduction of your theft crime charges.

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case or situation. This information is not intended to create, and receipt
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